Digital Camera. Operating Manual. To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.

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1 Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.

2 Thank you for buying the Pentax Optio 330 Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera s capabilities. Regarding copyrights Images taken using the Optio 330 that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are even cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, industrial enterprise or as items for display. Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also. Regarding trademarks CompactFlash and CF are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation. PENTAX is a trademark of Asahi Optical Co., Ltd. All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. The USB driver uses software developed by Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Compatibility Software Copyright 1997 Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved. PRINT Image Matching is a term for the print command that is embedded in header file of the image created by Digital Camera. It contains color setting and image parameter information. SEIKO EPSON Corporation holds the copy right for PRINT Image Matching Version 1.0. To users of this camera There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. The liquid crystal panel used in the LCD display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better, you should be aware that 0.01% of fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not. However, this has no effect on the recorded image. There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen of the LCD monitor in this manual are different from the actual product.

3 FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Sufficient attention has been paid to the safety of this product but please pay particular attention to the warnings indicated by the following symbols during use. Warning These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience serious difficulties if the warnings are not heeded. Caution These symbols indicate that it is possible that the user may experience minor or middling difficulties or physical difficulties if the warnings are not heeded. Warning: Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera. High voltages are present within the camera, and there is therefore a danger of electric shocks. If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of, for example, the camera being dropped, please do not under any circumstances touch such exposed portions, as there is a danger of receiving an electric shock. Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous, and please take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks. Use an AC adapter and Battery charger that are of the power and voltage specified for exclusive use with this product. The use of an AC adapter other than that specified exclusively for use with this product may cause fire or electric shocks. Discontinue use of the AC adapter during thunderstorms. This can cause a fire or electrical shock. Caution: Do not attempt to touch the product, should the product catch fire due to a battery short, etc, and do not attempt to disassemble or charge the battery at such times, as there is a danger of the product bursting into flames. On the other hand, should the camera battery explode or start smoking, extract the battery as soon as possible, taking great care not to get burnt at such times. Some portions of the camera heat up during use, so please take care, as there is a risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long periods of time. 1

4 Care to be Taken During Handling Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol benzene. Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided. Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles, which can become very hot inside. Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided. Remove from case and store in a well-ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage. Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any other liquid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. Should the camera get wet from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid, wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth. Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure. Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, or ship, etc. The liquid crystal display will become black at temperatures of approximately 60 C but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to. The display response speed of the liquid crystal becomes slow at low temperatures but this is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault. Remove dust from the lens viewfinder using a blower or clean off dust using a lens brush. Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high-performance. When the camera has not been used for a long time, please, without fail, try out the camera to confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or during travelling). No guarantee can be given with regards to collateral damage (costs incurred as a result of taking pictures, loss of benefits that were to be obtained through taking pictures) that may cause this product to fail. If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, drops of water appear on the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag, and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided. The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0 C to 40 C. Take care to ensure that garbage, dirt, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, salt, etc. do not enter within the camera, as this may cause the camera to become damaged. If rain or drops of water get onto the camera, please wipe dry. Please refer to Precautions When Using a CF Card (p.15) regarding the CompactFlash CF card. 2

5 Contents FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA 1 Care to be Taken During Handling 2 Contents 3 Contents of the Operating Manual 5 Checking the Contents of the Package 6 Names of Parts 7 Names of Operating Parts 8 Getting Started 9 Attaching the Strap 9 Powering the Camera 10 Charging the Battery 10 Installing the Battery 11 Using the AC Adapter (optional) 13 Installing the CF Card (optional) 14 Initial Settings 16 Quick Start 18 Taking Still Pictures 18 Playing Back Still Pictures 20 Common Operations 22 Turning the Camera On and Off 22 Changing the Mode 23 Using the Button Functions 24 Capture Mode 24 Playback Mode 25 Using the Menus 26 How to Use the Menus 26 Menu List 28 Taking Pictures 30 Displaying Shooting Information (Display Mode) 30 Taking Pictures 31 Taking Still Pictures in Auto Mode (Auto Mode) 31 Taking Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode) 31 Taking Pictures Manually (Manual Exposure Mode) 32 Combining Images (Multiple Exposure Mode) 34 Continuous Shooting 35 Using the Self-Timer 36 Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) 37 Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode) 38 Setting the Shooting Functions 39 Adjusting the Viewfinder 39 Changing the Size of the Subject 40 Selecting a Focus Mode 41 EV Compensation 42 Changing the Shutter Speed 42 Changing the Aperture Setting 42 Selecting the Flash Mode 43 Selecting the Recording Pixels 44 Selecting the Quality Levels 45 Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance) 46 Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) 48 3

6 Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering) 49 Setting the ISO Speed (ISO Speed) 49 Selecting the Color Mode (Color) 50 Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review) 50 Setting the Sharpness (Sharpness) 51 Setting the Saturation (Saturation) 51 Setting the Contrast (Contrast) 51 Saving the Settings (Memory) 52 Playback/Erasing 53 Playing Back Images on the Camera 53 Playing Back Still Pictures 53 Zoom Display 53 Playing Back Movie Pictures 54 Displaying Shooting Information (DISPLAY mode) 55 Nine-image Display 56 Slideshow 57 Erasing Images 58 Erasing a Single Image 58 Erasing All Images 59 Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect) 60 Setting the Printing Service 61 Printing Single Images 61 Printing All Images 62 Viewing Images on a TV 63 Viewing images with Windows PC 64 Viewing images with Macintosh 68 Settings 72 Camera Settings 72 Formatting a CF Card 72 Setting the Date Style 73 Changing the Date/Time 73 Setting the World Time 74 Adjusting the Beep 75 Changing the Display Language 76 Changing the Video Output Format 76 Powersaving Function 77 Auto Power Off Function 77 Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) 78 Sounding the Alarm at a Set Time 79 Checking the Alarm 79 Setting the Alarm 80 Turning the Alarm Off 80 Appendix 81 List of City Names 81 Messages 82 Troubleshooting 84 Main Specifications 88 WARRANTY POLICY 90 4

7 Contents of the Operating Manual This Operating manual contains the following chapters. Getting Started This chapter explains what you need to do after purchasing the camera before you start taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions. Quick Start This chapter explains the simplest way to take pictures and play back images. Use it if you want to start taking pictures straightaway. Common Operations This chapter explains common operations such as the functions of the mode dial and buttons, and how to use the menus. For more details, refer to the respective [Taking Pictures], [Playback/Erasing] and [Settings] chapters. Taking Pictures This chapter explains the various ways of capturing images and how to set the relevant functions. Playback/Erasing This chapter explains how to play back images on the camera or on a TV and how to delete images. Settings This chapter explains how to set the camera-related functions. Appendix This tells you about the messages displayed on the LCD monitor and what to do in the event of trouble. The meanings of the symbols used in this Operating manual are explained below. indicates the reference page number for an explanation of the related operation. memo Caution indicates information that is useful to know. indicates precautions to be taken when operating the camera. 5

8 Digital Camera a. To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camer Checking the Contents of the Package Camera (Optio 330) Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (D-LI2) Battery charger (D-BC2) Video cable (I-VC2) USB cable (I-USB2) AC plug cord (D-CO2J)* Operating Manual Software CD-ROM (S-SW2) Strap EO Operating Manual (this manual) * Type of AC plug cord D-CO2A Australia / D-CO2B United Kingdom / D-CO2E Europe / D-CO2H Hong Kong / D-CO2J Japan / D-CO2K Korea / D-CO2U North America, Canada 6

9 Names of Parts Front Shutter release button Self-timer lamp Flash light sensor Power switch Viewfinder Remote control receiver Built-in flash Terminal cover USB/Video output terminal DC input terminal Lens Back Viewfinder LCD monitor CF card cover Strap lug Battery chamber cover Battery chamber cover release lever Tripod socket 7

10 Names of Operating Parts Diopter adjustment lever / button /DPOF button Power switch Shutter release button Mode dial Zoom button / button Menu button OK button Four-way controller ( ) Display button Status lamp Flash lamp Guide indications A guide to button operation is displayed on the LCD monitor during operation. The buttons are indicated as shown below. Four-way controller ( ) Zoom button Four-way controller ( ) Display button Four-way controller ( ) DPOF button Four-way controller ( ) button Menu button OK button button Shutter release button 8

11 Getting Started Attaching the Strap Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap lug and pass the other end through the loop. 9Getting Started

12 Powering the Camera Battery Getting Started Battery charger Charging indicator AC plug cord Charging the Battery When using the camera for the first time or when the [Battery depleted] message is displayed, charge the battery. z Connect the AC plug cord to the battery charger. x Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. c Place the battery in the charger with the label facing down. The charging indicator lights red while the battery is charging and changes to green when charging is completed. v When charging is completed, remove the battery from the battery charger. 10 memo Caution Charging takes approximately 120 minutes. The appropriate ambient temperature range for charging the battery is 0 C-40 C. The charging time may vary depending on the ambient temperature and charging conditions. When the battery reaches the end of its service life, the time that the camera can be operated becomes shorter even when the battery is fully charged. In this event, replace the battery. Always charge the battery after purchasing or when it has not been used for a long time. Do not use the charger to charge batteries other than the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI2. If the battery is inserted correctly but the charging indicator fails to light, the battery may be faulty. Replace with a new battery.

13 Battery Battery chamber cover Installing the Battery Battery chamber cover release lever Install the battery provided. When using the camera for the first time, charge the battery before installing. Getting Started z Slide the battery chamber cover release lever in the direction indicated by the arrow to open the battery chamber cover. x Insert the battery with the label towards back of camera. c Close the battery chamber cover. memo If you intend to use the camera for a long period, use of the AC adapter D-AC2 (optional) is recommended. ( p.13) Caution Do not open the battery chamber cover or remove the battery when the camera is turned on. If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time, remove the battery. If the camera is left without the battery for a long time, the date setting will be reset. Insert the battery correctly. If the battery is incorrectly oriented, it may cause malfunction. 11

14 Approximate Operating Time (when fully charged) Getting Started Caution Number of recordable images Playback time LCD monitor ON LCD monitor OFF With the flash fired for 50% Approx. 150 Approx. 190 Approx. 75 min. of the shots Without the flash Approx. 190 Approx. 265 * The above table is based on Pentax measuring conditions and may vary depending on capture mode and shooting conditions. Performance of the battery may deteriorate in low temperatures. Battery Level Indicator You can check the battery level by the the LCD panel. symbol displayed on (lit green) : Adequate power remains. (lit green) : Battery is running low. (lit yellow) : Battery is running very low. (lit red) : Battery is exhausted. [Battery depleted] : After the message is displayed, the camera will turn off. 12

15 Terminal cover AC adapter Using the AC Adapter (optional) AC plug cord If you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC, use of the AC adapter D-AC2 (optional) is recommended. Getting Started z Connect the AC plug cord to the AC adapter. x Plug the AC plug cord into the power outlet. c Open the terminal cover and connect the AC adapter to the DC input terminal. Caution Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting the AC adapter. When using the AC adapter D-AC2, be sure to read the accompanying operation manual. 13

16 Installing the CF Card (optional) CF card cover Getting Started CF card eject button CF card Captured images are recorded on the CompactFlash (CF) card. Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting the CF card (optional). Installing the Card z Open the CF card cover. x Orient the card with the surface of the card having the symbol facing towards the lens and with the pin-connector edge of the card towards the slot and insert fully. c Close the CF card cover. Removing the Card z Open the CF card cover. x Press the CF card eject button and remove the card. c Close the CF card cover. Caution If you open the CF card cover when the camera is turned on, the camera will be forcibly turned off. 14

17 Approximate Number of Recordable Images and Recording pixels/quality levels Quality levels Best Better Good Recording pixels ( ) ( ) ( ) Approx. 10 Approx. 13 Approx Approx. 40 Approx. 53 Approx Approx. 106 Approx. 160 Approx. 228 The above table indicates is the number of images when using a 16MB CF card. The above table is based on standard shooting conditions specified by PENTAX and may vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions, capture mode, CF card, etc. Getting Started Precautions When Using a CF Card Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting or removing the CF card. Care should be taken if you remove the CF card immediately after using the camera, as the card may be hot. Do not remove the CF card or turn the camera off while data is being recorded on the card or transferred to another device as this may cause the data to be lost or the card to be damaged. Do not bend the CF card or subject it to violent impact. Keep it away from water and store away from high temperature. Be sure to format unused CF cards or CF cards that have been used on another camera. Refer to Formatting the CF Card (p.72) for instructions on formatting. Never remove the CF card during formatting as this may cause the card to be damaged and become unusable. The data on the CF card may be erased in the following circumstances. Pentax does not accept any liability for data that is erased when the CF card is mishandled by the user when the CF card is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference when the card has not been used for a long time when the card is ejected, the AC adapter is disconnected or the battery is removed while the data on the card is being accessed (when the status lamp and flash lamp are blinking green and red) The CF card has a limited service life. If it is not used for a long time, the data on the card may become unreadable. Be sure to make a backup of important data on a PC. Avoid using or storing the card where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference. Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensation. 15

18 Initial Settings Power switch Getting Started Menu button Four-way controller OK button Display button When you turn the camera on for the first time, the initial settings screen will be displayed. You can set the following items and save the settings. Display Language You can choose the language in which the menus, error messages etc. are displayed from the following: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese. City You can choose the name of the city in which you will use the camera from 62 cities. See p.81 for the list of cities and code names. Date and Time You can set the present date and time. The date and time that you set here becomes the Home Time. memo You can skip this operation by pressing the Menu button. In this case, the initial settings screen will be displayed again when you next turn the camera on. z Turn the camera on. 1. Press the power switch. The camera will turn on and the initial settings screen will be displayed on the LCD monitor. 16

19 x Select the display language. 1. Use the four-way controller ( or ) to select the display language. 2. Press the four-way controller ( ). Initial satting Language/ City DST NYC English MENU Exit OK Ok Caution If you skip this operation, the menus and error messages etc. will be displayed in English. c Select the nearest city in the time zone in which you will use the camera. 1. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select the city. 2. Press the four-way controller ( ). 3. Use the four-way controller ( ) to enable ( ) or disable ( ) summer time. 4. Press the OK button. The screen for setting the date and time will be displayed. v Set the date and time. 1. Press the four-way controller ( ) to change the year. 2. Press the four-way controller Date Adjust ( ). and will be displayed 1 / 1 / 2001 above and below the month. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to change the [month] [day] [hour] and [minutes] and select the 12-hour Initial satting Language/ City DST English MENU Exit OK Ok 00 : 00 or 24-hour display format with the Display button. 4. When you have finished the settings, press the OK button when the clock reaches 00 seconds. The screen confirming the settings will be displayed and the camera is ready to take a picture. NYC DISP 12/24 MENU Exit OK Ok Getting Started memo You can change the settings after they have been made. Refer to Changing the Display Language (p.76), Setting the World Time (p.74) and Changing the Date/Time (p.73). 17

20 Quick Start Taking Still Pictures Shutter release button Mode dial Power switch Quick Start Zoom button Viewfinder LCD monitor For the simplest procedure to take still pictures: The flash fires automatically depending on the light conditions. z Press the power switch. The camera will turn on. x Set the mode dial to. c Frame the subject in the viewfinder. The focus frame in the middle of the viewfinder indicates the zone of the automatic focusing. You can change the size of the subject by pressing the Zoom button. makes the subject bigger. Focus frame makes the subject smaller. 200 To take pictures using the LCD monitor When the LCD monitor is turned on, you can take pictures while 7/30/ :19 viewing the image on the LCD monitor. Focus frame Changing the focus range and position p.41, 48 Preventing the flash firing automatically p.43 Displaying shooting information p.30 18

21 v Press the shutter release button. The image will be displayed on the LCD monitor for 0.5 seconds (Instant Review) and recorded on the CF card. When the image seen through the lens is displayed on the LCD monitor, you can take the next picture. Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works in a two-step action. Press halfway When the shutter release button is pressed lightly (halfway), the focus, exposure and white balance are locked. The following information is displayed on the LCD monitor. q Focusing area If the subject is in focus, the frame will light green. If the subject is not in focus, the frame will light red. w Flash symbol The flash symbol indicates the status of the flash when the shutter release button is pressed. e Aperture and shutter speed settings 200 1/1600 7/30/2001 F2.8 11:19 The aperture and shutter speed settings are usually displayed in white. If the image is under- or over-exposed, they are displayed in orange. Pressed down fully When the shutter release button is pressed fully from the halfway position, the picture is taken Quick Start Instant Review The Instant Review default setting is 0.5 seconds. During this time you can delete the image. Changing the Instant Review Time p.50 Erasing Images p.58 19

22 Quick Start Playing Back Still Pictures Quick Start LCD monitor OK button Playing Back the Last Image Taken (Easy View) You can display the last still picture taken. z Press the OK button after taking a picture. The last image taken will be displayed on the LCD monitor. During this time you can erase the image. Press the OK button again to return to shooting status. Delete Erasing Images p.58 20

23 Mode dial LCD monitor Four-way controller Quick Start Playing Back a Single Image You can play back still pictures one at a time. z Set the mode dial to An image will be displayed on the LCD monitor. x Press the four-way controller ( ). displays the previous image /30/ :19 displays the next image. memo In the case of movie pictures, the first frame will be displayed. 21

24 Common Operations Turning the Camera On and Off z Common Operations Use the power switch to turn the camera on and off. z Press the power switch. The camera will turn on. Press the power switch again to turn the camera off. 22

25 Changing the Mode z Capture mode is for taking pictures and Playback mode is for playing back or erasing images. The mode is set by the mode dial. Capture Mode Auto mode Playback Mode Night-scene mode Manual exposure mode Movie picture mode Multiple exposure mode Most of the settings are made automatically by the camera when a picture is taken. This mode is for taking dark scenes such as night views. You can set the aperture and shutter speed manually. This mode is for taking moving images. You can combine images to make one picture. p.18, 31 p.31 p.32 p.38 p.34 Common Operations Playback mode This mode is for playing back p.53 recorded images. z Turn the mode dial so that the mark is on or. 23

26 Using the Button Functions q wer t y ui o Common Operations Capture Mode q Diopter adjustment lever Adjusts the viewfinder for optimum clarity. ( p.39) w button Changes the flash mode. ( p.43) e button Changes the shooting mode as follows. Using the Self-timer ( p.36) Using the Remote Control Unit ( p.37) Continuous Shooting ( p.35) * When the Capture mode is set on or, Continuous Shooting mode will be skipped. r button Changes the focus mode. ( p.41) t Zoom button Changes the size of the subject. ( p.40) y Menu button Displays the active menus in Capture mode. ( p.28, p.29) u Four-way controller ( ) Changes the EV compensation in mode. ( p.42) Changes the shutter speed in mode. ( p.32) i Four-way controller ( ) Adjusts the focus in mode. ( p.41) o Display button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. ( p.30) 24

27 qwe r t y u i Playback Mode q button Deletes the image. ( p.58) w DPOF button Sets the print service. ( p.61) e button Protects the image from erasure. ( p.60) r Zoom button Changes the size of the image displayed on the LCD monitor. ( p.53) t Menu button Displays the active menus in Play mode. ( p.29) y Four-way controller ( ) Displays images one by one. ( p.21) u OK button Displays nine images at once. ( p.56) i Display button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. ( p.55) Common Operations 25

28 Using the Menus When you press the Menu button, the menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. You can set the shooting functions in Capture mode ( ) or the playback functions in Playback mode ( ). You can set the camera functions in both Capture mode and Playback mode. How to Use the Menus When you are making settings from a menu, a guide to operation is displayed on the LCD monitor. Common Operations z Press the Menu button. The menu screen will be displayed. The selected area will be displayed in a green frame. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select the menu screen. x Press the four-way controller ( ). The frame will move to the menu item. c Use the four-way controller ( ) to select an item. Use the four-way controller ( ) to move the frame up or down. v Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the setting. If there is a Select screen, use the four-way controller ( ) to move to the Select screen. A guide to operation of the buttons will be displayed on the LCD monitor for a Select screen. When you have finished making the settings, press the OK button to return to the menu. b Press the OK button. The settings will be saved and the screen will return to shooting or playback status. 26

29 In Capture Mode z Menu button [Rec.Mode] menu [Memory] menu [Set-up] menu Rec.Mode Memory Set-up Rec.Mode Memory Set-up Rec.Mode Memory Set-up Resolution Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom Auto Wide On Flash White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom AE Metering Format Card Date Style Date Adjust World Time Beep mm/dd/yy 7/30/2001 Off On 1/3 MENU Exit OK Ok 1/2 MENU Exit OK Ok 1/2 MENU Exit OK Ok x Rec.Mode Memory Set-up Resolution Quality Level White Balance Auto Focusing Area Wide Digital Zoom On 1/3 MENU Exit OK Ok c v Common Operations Rec.Mode Memory Set-up Rec.Mode Memory Set-up Resolution Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom Auto Wide On Resolution Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom Auto Wide Off 1/3 MENU Exit OK Ok 1/3 MENU Exit OK Ok c v Select screen Rec.Mode Memory Set-up Color AE Metering ISO Speed Color Instant Review Sharpness Auto Full 0.5sec Normal Full B&W Sepia 2/3 MENU Exit OK Ok MENU Exit OK Ok c To the next screen memo When you press the Menu button in Playback mode, the Playback mode menu will be displayed. Press the four-way controller ( ) to switch to the [Playback] or [Set-up] menu. 27

30 Menu List Active Menus in Capture Mode [Rec.Mode] Menu Common Operations Item Description Default Setting Reference Resolution For selecting the size of recording p.44 pixels. Quality Level For selecting the image compression p.45 rate. White Balance For adjusting the color balance Auto p.46 according to lighting. Focusing Area For changing the range and position Wide p.48 of the autofocus. Digital Zoom For taking digital zoom pictures. On p.40 AE Metering For setting the metering method to p.49 determine the exposure. ISO Speed For setting the ISO speed. Auto p. 49 Color For selecting the color mode. Color p.50 Instant Review For setting the instant review time. 0.5sec p.50 Sharpness For setting the sharpness. Normal p.51 Saturation For setting the saturation. Norma p.51 Contrast For setting the contrast. Normal p.51 [Memory] Menu This menu is for selecting whether the settings are saved when the camera is turned off. Refer to p.52 for the items that can be set. 28

31 Active Menus in Playback Mode [Playback] Menu Item Description Default setting Reference Slideshow Recorded images are played 3 sec. p.57 successively. intervals Alarm Alarm sounds at the pre-set time. Off p.79 Active Menus in Capture/Playback Mode [Set-up] Menu Item Description Default Setting Reference Format Card For formatting the CF card p.72 Date Style For setting the date style Set according to p.73 the Language default setting Date Adjust For adjusting the date and time Default date p.73 setting World Time For setting the world time Default world p.74 time setting Beep For adjusting the beep sound On p.75 when a button is pressed Language For changing the language in English p.76 which menus and messages are displayed Video Out For setting the video output format Set according to p.76 the Language default setting Sleep Timeout For setting the power-saving 1min. p.77 function Auto Power Off Power is turned off automatically 3min. p.77 Reset For returning the camera settings p.78 to defaults Common Operations 29

32 Taking Pictures Displaying Shooting Information (Display Mode) You can display shooting information on the LCD monitor. Use the Display button to change the information displayed. Taking Pictures Display On Shooting information is displayed. q Flash w Shooting mode e Focus mode r Capture mode t AF frame y Remaining images u Date & time i Battery symbol Histogram Display The brightness distribution is displayed. q Recording pixels w Quality level e White balance r AE metering t ISO speed The x-axis shows the brightness (darkest at the left end and brightest at the right end) and the y-axis shows the pixel numbers. Display Off No shooting information is displayed (except the AF frame). If there is any change in the battery level, the battery symbol is displayed. When in manual mode, the aperture setting and shutter speed are displayed. LCD Monitor Off The LCD monitor is turned off. Saving the Display Mode p /30/ : Display On AUTO 198 AUTO 7/30/ :19 54 Caution Display Off and LCD Monitor Off cannot be set in Movie Picture mode. 30

33 Taking Pictures x z ( ) Taking Still Pictures in Auto Mode (Auto Mode) By setting the mode dial to, most of the settings will be made automatically by the camera when a picture is taken. z Set the mode dial to. x Press the shutter release button. The picture will be taken. Taking Pictures Taking Dark Scenes (Night-Scene Mode) The appropriate settings are made automatically for taking dark scenes such as night views. z Set the mode dial to. x Press the shutter release button. The picture will be taken. Playing Back Images p.53 Caution As the shutter speed is slow in low light conditions, care should be taken to avoid camera shake. Continuous shooting is not possible in Night-scene mode. 31

34 z c x Taking Pictures Manually (Manual Exposure Mode) You can set the shutter speed and aperture manually. Taking Pictures z Set the mode dial to. x Use the four-way controller to change the shutter speed and aperture. 198 Four-way controller ( ) : Increase the shutter speed Four-way controller ( ) : Decrease the shutter speed Four-way controller ( ) : 1/250 7/30/2001 Decrease the aperture value Four-way controller ( ) : Increase the aperture value F2.6 Aperture 11:19 Shutter speed If the combination of shutter speed and aperture do not give an appropriate exposure, a warning will be displayed. (lit) (blinking) If the exposure difference from the appropriate exposure is between -2.0EV and -0.3EV, will light, and if between +0.3EV and +0.2EV, will light and the level will be displayed. If the picture is underexposed or the exposure cannot be measured, will blink, and if overexposed, will blink. 32

35 c Press the shutter release button. The picture will be taken at the set shutter speed and aperture settings. Playing Back Images p.53 memo The shutter speed and aperture settings will be saved when the camera is turned off. Caution Exposure compensation is not available in this mode. When the focus mode is set to manual, the four-way controller ( ) becomes the manual focus button and the aperture setting cannot be changed. You cannot select [Auto] or [Auto + Red-eye reduction] flash mode. Taking Pictures 33

36 z b xv c Combining Images (Multiple Exposure Mode) You can combine a new image with an image already recorded. Taking Pictures z Set the mode dial to. The last image recorded will be played back. x Use the four-way controller ( ) to choose the picture you want to combine it with. c Press the OK button. v Use the four-way controller ( ) to choose the exposure mode. : Priority is given to the brighter image : Priority is given to the darker image : The average exposure is obtained b Press the shutter release button /30/ :19 Exposure mode After the Instant Review screen is displayed, the [Continue Shooting] message will be displayed. If you select [Continue] and press the OK button, the composite picture you have just made will be played back and the camera is ready to combine the next picture. The newly composed picture will be saved. 34 Caution Playing Back Images p.53 Movie pictures cannot be used to make composite pictures. Continuous shooting is not possible in Multiple exposure mode. The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Multiple exposure mode.

37 x c z ( ) Continuous Shooting Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. z Set the mode dial to or. x Press the button three times. The mode will change to Continuous Shooting mode /30/ :19 c Press the shutter release button. Pictures will be taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed, and stop when the button is released. Taking Pictures Playing Back Images p.53 memo Caution You can continue shooting until the CF card is full. The interval will vary according to the [Resolution] and [Quality Level] setting. The flash will not fire in Continuous Shooting mode. Continuous shooting is not possible in Night-scene, Movie picture or Multiple exposure mode. If you reduce the shutter speed to 1 second or less in Manual mode ( ), continuous shooting is not possible. 35

38 x c z ( ) Using the Self-Timer The picture is taken ten seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. Taking Pictures z Set the mode dial to or. x Press the button /30/ :19 c Press the shutter release button. The self-timer is engaged and the self-timer lamp lights. The picture is taken approximately three seconds after the selftimer lamp starts to blink. Playing Back Images p.53 36

39 x z ( ) Using the Remote Control Unit (optional) You can take pictures using the wireless remote control unit (optional). z Set the mode dial to or. x Press the button twice. The self-timer lamp will blink and the camera is ready to take pictures using the remote control unit /30/2001 If you press the Zoom button on the 11:19 remote control unit, the zoom will switch from [Tele] to [Normal] to [Wide]. c Press the shutter release button on the remote control unit. The self-timer lamp will blink rapidly and the picture will be taken after approximately three seconds. Taking Pictures Playing Back Images p.53 memo The buttons on the camera can be used in the same way. Please ensure that the remote control is no more than 5 meters apart from the front of the camera. 37

40 z xc x Taking Movie Pictures (Movie Picture Mode) This mode enables you to take moving images. The maximum length of one motion picture is 30 seconds. Taking Pictures z Set the mode dial to. The following information will be displayed on the LCD monitor. q Flash Off w Movie Picture mode e Remaining shooting time r Remaining number of sets x Press the shutter release button. Shooting will start. 5 12SEC 7/30/ :19 You can change the size of the image using the Zoom button. makes the image bigger makes the image smaller c Press the shutter release button. Shooting will end. Keeping the shutter release button pressed If you keep the shutter release button pressed for more than one second, shooting will start, and will stop when the button is released Playing Back Images p Caution The flash will not fire in Movie Picture mode. Continuous shooting is not possible in Movie Picture mode. The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in Movie Picture mode.

41 Setting the Shooting Functions z Viewfinder Adjusting the Viewfinder If the indicators in the viewfinder are hard to see, you can adjust the diopter in the range of -3m -1 +1m -1 (per meter) (at 3m). z Aim the camera towards the light and move the diopter adjustment lever to the left or right while looking through the viewfinder. Adjust the focus frame in the middle of the viewfinder to the optimum position. Focus frame Taking Pictures 39

42 z Menu button Four-way controller OK button Changing the Size of the Subject You can set the shooting range to Tele or Wide. Taking Pictures z Press the Zoom button in Capture mode. makes the subject larger makes the subject smaller When the digital zoom function is disabled, you can take zoom pictures up to 3x. When the digital zoom function is Digital zoom symbol enabled, you can further enlarge the 198 image by pressing the button when the zoom is at the maximum Tele position. (equivalent to max. 6x when using the digital zoom) Enabling the Digital Zoom Function Zoom bar z Press the Menu button in Capture mode. The [Rec.Mode] menu will be displayed. x Press the four-way controller ( ) five times to select [Digital Zoom]. c Use the four-way controller ( ) to select On or Off. v Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take a picture. Saving the Digital Zoom Function Setting p.52 40

43 z Four-way controller Selecting a Focus Mode None Auto The camera is focused on the subject in the focusing area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Macro Mode This mode is used when the distance to the subject is approx. 14cm-50cm (0.46ft-1.64ft). The camera is focused on the subject in the focusing area when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Infinity-landscape mode This mode is used for taking distant objects. Manual Focus Mode The subject is brought into focus manually. memo z Press the button in Capture mode. The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed and the setting is displayed on the LCD monitor. The camera is ready to take the picture in the set focus mode. The focus mode returns to [Auto] when the camera is turned off. Taking Pictures Caution If you take a picture while looking through the viewfinder when the focus mode is set on Macro, the range of the resulting picture may differ from what was seen in the viewfinder. Manual Focus You can focus the camera on the subject manually when the mode is set on. Four-way controller ( ) increases the distance to the focusing position Four-way controller ( ) decreases the distance to the focusing position Saving the Manual Focus Position p.52 41

44 z EV Compensation EV compensation is required when there is an extreme difference in brightness between the background and the subject. Taking Pictures z Press the four-way controller ( ) in Capture mode. Four-way controller ( ) increases the EV compensation to a positive (+) level Four-way controller ( ) decreases the EV compensation to a negative ( ) level 198 7/30/ :19 The set level is displayed on the LCD monitor. EV compensation level Caution This function cannot be used in Manual Exposure mode. Changing the Shutter Speed See Taking Pictures Manually (Manual Exposure Mode) (p.32). Changing the Aperture Setting See Taking Pictures Manually (Manual Exposure Mode) (p.32). 42

45 z Selecting the Flash Mode None Auto The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. Flash Off The flash will not discharge. Flash On The flash discharges regardless of the brightness. Auto + This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes Red-eye caused by the light from the flash being reflected in Reduction the subject s eyes. The flash discharges automatically. Flash On + This mode reduces the phenomenon of red eyes Red-eye caused by the light from the flash being reflected in Reduction the subject s eyes. The flash will discharge regardless of lighting conditions. Taking Pictures The flash is off when the Capture mode is set to, continuous shooting, or infinity-landscape mode. [Auto] and [Auto + Red-eye Reduction] cannot be selected when the Capture mode is set to. In [Auto + Red-eye Reduction] and [Flash On + Red-eye Reduction] modes, the flash pre-discharges before you take a picture. z Press the button in Capture mode. The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed and the set mode is displayed on the LCD monitor. The flash lamp blinks red while the flash is charging. When charging is completed, the flash lamp lights red while pressing the shutter release button halfway. The camera is ready to take the picture in the set flash mode. Saving the Flash Mode p.52 43

46 How to recall the [Rec.Mode] menu ( ) Rec.Mode Memory Set-up Menu button Four-way controller Resolution Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom 1/3 MENU Auto Wide On Exit OK Ok OK button Selecting the Recording Pixels You can choose the size of recording pixels from [ ], [ ] and [ ]. Taking Pictures z Select [Resolution] from the [Rec.Mode] menu. x Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the size. c Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. 44

47 Rec.Mode Memory Set-up Resolution Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom Auto Wide On 1/3 MENU Exit OK Ok Selecting the Quality Levels You can choose the image compression rate. Better Best Good Standard level The quality is good and there is a high volume of image data. The quality is poor and there is a low volume of image data. z Select [Quality Level] from the [Rec.Mode] menu. x Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the image quality. c Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Taking Pictures 45

48 How to recall the [Rec.Mode] menu ( ) Rec.Mode Memory Set-up Menu button Four-way controller Resolution Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom 1/3 MENU Auto Wide On Exit OK Ok OK button Adjusting the Color Balance according to Lighting (White Balance) You can take pictures in the appropriate colors by setting the white balance according to the light conditions. Taking Pictures Auto/AUTO Auto The camera adjusts the white balance automatically. Daylight Use this mode when taking pictures outside in sunlight. Shade Use this mode when taking pictures outside in the shade. Tungsten Use this mode when taking subjects under elec Light tric or other tungsten light. Fluorescent Use this mode when taking subjects under flu Light orescent light. Manual/ Manual Use this mode when taking pictures by adjusting the white balance manually. z Select [White Balance] from the [Rec.Mode] menu. x Press the four-way controller ( ). White Balance Auto The white balance screen will be displayed. c Use the four-way controller ( ) Manual to change the setting. MENU v Press the OK button twice. The camera is ready to take the picture. Exit OK Ok 46

49 Rec.Mode Memory Set-up Resolution Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom Auto Wide On 1/3 MENU Exit OK Ok Manual Setting memo z Select [Manual] on the white balance screen. x Press the shutter release button. White Balance Auto The white balance is automatically adjusted, [Complete] is displayed on the LCD monitor and the display SHUTTER Manual Adjust returns to the menu screen. MENU Exit OK Ok When you adjust the white balance, point your camera at a blank sheet of paper, etc. and press the shutter release button. Taking Pictures c Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Saving the White Balance Setting p.52 47

50 How to recall the [Rec.Mode] menu ( ) Rec.Mode Memory Set-up Menu button Four-way controller OK button Resolution Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom 1/3 MENU Auto Wide On Exit OK Ok Refer to p. 40 for [Digital Zoom]. Taking Pictures Changing the AF Area (Focusing Area) You can change the range and position of the autofocus area. Wide Spot Free Normal range The range becomes smaller. You can change the position of the autofocus area. z Select [Focusing Area] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. x Press the four-way controller ( ). Focusing Area The Focusing Area screen will be Wide displayed. Spot Free c Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the setting. v Press the OK button twice. MENU The camera is ready to take the picture. Changing the Position Exit OK Ok z Select [Free] on the Focusing Area screen. x Press the four-way controller ( ). c Use the four-way controller to move the focusing area. v Press the OK button 3 times. The camera is ready to take the picture. Saving the Focusing Area p.52 Focusing Area MENU Exit OK Ok 48 memo At certain autofocus areas, the focus frame may overlap the mode or other icons and become unclear. In such a case, turn off the DISPLAY mode. (See page 30.) If you have changed an autofocus area, you can not check the location through the viewfinder. Take pictures checking the location on the LCD monitor.

51 Rec.Mode Memory Set-up (5 times) Rec.Mode Memory Set-up Resolution Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom Auto Wide On AE Metering ISO Speed Color Instant Review Sharpness Auto Full 0.5sec Normal 1/3 MENU Exit OK Ok 2/3 MENU Exit OK Ok Setting the Light Metering Range to Determine the Exposure (AE Metering) Multi segment Centre-weighted Spot The exposure is determined by the entire screen. The exposure is determined mainly by the centre of the screen. The exposure is determined by the middle of the screen only. z Select [AE Metering] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. x Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the metering mode. c Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Taking Pictures Saving the AE Metering Method p.52 Setting the ISO Speed (ISO Speed) Auto/AUTO The camera sets the speed automatically. 100 Increases the exposure time 200 Decreases the exposure time z Select [ISO Speed] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. x Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the ISO speed. c Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Saving the ISO Speed p.52 49

52 How to recall the [Rec.Mode] menu ( ) Rec.Mode Memory Set-up Menu button Four-way controller Resolution Quality Level White Balance Focusing Area Digital Zoom 1/3 MENU Auto Wide On Exit OK Ok OK button Selecting the Color Mode (Color) Taking Pictures Full B & W Sepia The picture is taken in color The picture is taken in black and white. The picture is taken in sepia. z Select [Color] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. x Press the four-way controller ( ). The Color screen will be displayed. c Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the setting. v Press the OK button twice. The camera is ready to take the picture. Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review) You can choose the Instant Review time from 0.5sec, 1sec, 2sec, 3sec, 4sec, 5sec or Off (no display). z Select [Instant Review] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. x Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the display time. c Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. 50

53 (6 times) (5 times) Rec.Mode Memory Set-up Rec.Mode Memory Set-up AE Metering ISO Speed Color Instant Review Sharpness Auto Full 0.5sec Normal Saturation Contrast Normal Normal 2/3 MENU Exit OK Ok 3/3 MENU Exit OK Ok Setting the Sharpness (Sharpness) You can choose whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines. z Select [Sharpness] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. x Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the setting from [Normal] to [Soft] to [Hard]. c Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Setting the Saturation (Saturation) Taking Pictures z Select [Saturation] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. x Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the setting from [Normal] to [High] to [Low]. c Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. Setting the Contrast (Contrast) z Select [Contrast] on the [Rec.Mode] menu. x Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the setting from [Normal] to [High] to [Low]. c Press the OK button. The camera is ready to take the picture. 51